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Bistrot Du Coin

Bistro and French Restaurant$$$$

Northwest Washington, Washington

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Bistrot Du Coin

8.3^/10

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Ranked #3 for steak in Washington
"Both the mussels and the fish of the day (trout) were perfect."(26 Tips)
"Also the best French onion soup I've had."(9 Tips)
"I would trade by first born child for the escargot."(8 Tips)
"fantastic here as well as the steak frite."(4 Tips)

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HessahSeptember 1, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Highly recommend the "Bouchee A La Reine" and "Le Stake Maison"
Ana Marie 💃May 4, 2015
Moules frites and escargot for sure
Shawna CrosbySeptember 15, 2013
Best french food! Loved the onion soup and hanger steak!
CarolynAugust 23, 2011
A cozy French restaurant with tasty food. Don't miss the wide variety of mussels!
Andrew WhiteJune 6, 2012
Been here 5+ times
The chicken soup is divine. The roast chicken w/frites is a delight. Good things happen here.
Stacie FreasierJanuary 22, 2019
Mussels Roquefort are a can’t miss
Olmedo MirandaOctober 20, 2015
The onion soup and Entrecote 👍🏼
Dan RapelaFebruary 15, 2010
Been here 5+ times
The Brunch menu (Sat & Sun, 11am-4pm) is great and inexpensive. A lot of different omelets that come with fries ($7-$13). Huge portions! Read more
Lisayz CAugust 6, 2011
Absolutely order a pot of mussels I can have just that! The steak was alright definitely had better. Side of fries is a must!
Rachel Stirba MoneypennyApril 26, 2010
Just fabulous French food - amazing mussels and duck! Make reservations ahead of time for dinner if you want to wait less than an hour.
Tammy GordonMarch 20, 2010
I <3 the frites, mussels, tartines (open faces sandwiches) & raviolis! + Moet Rose!
Felicia FettJune 30, 2013
Try the Creme Brulee - Almost as good as in Paris. I do not say this often.
Xy XXAugust 28, 2014
Lobster and shrimp ravioli is so delicious!
Kevin YoderDecember 8, 2012
Best French onion soup I ever had!
Mauricio FigueroaJuly 23, 2013
A very nice creme brulè!!!
Colleen NJanuary 13, 2014
From Washingtonian: Classic Benedict, tartiflette, hangar steak, frites.
SarahJune 25, 2018
Best French food in Dupont Circles area
Winnie YaganNovember 24, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Great ambiance and the best bistro food in DC.
amy chenDecember 19, 2012
Mussels Catalan and the traditionelle were great!
Kurtis ShankAugust 23, 2020
Been here 5+ times
Escargot and mussels are fab
Andreas TMay 7, 2013
Great place. Tightly packed, but excellent food.
Dirk BokelohOctober 14, 2012
Nice atmosphere, open late, food is mostly very good.
RenatoAugust 6, 2016
The food is great buuut the bathroom stinks!!
Chris AbrahamJanuary 24, 2010
Been here 5+ times
There are three things one should try: Gratinée des Halles (Onion Soup), Moules Mariniers, and Onglet à l’échalotte (Hanger Steak and Fries) Read more
Dan RapelaJanuary 1, 2012
Been here 5+ times
At brunch, ask them to add swiss cheese to the herb omelette. Very nice.
Nivine ZakhariAugust 9, 2012
Café liégeois makes a great end to any meal there
Maxwell ZAugust 7, 2010
Try a seafood dish. Both the mussels and the fish of the day (trout) were perfect.
Viveka GalindezFebruary 16, 2014
Excellent👌
Rhonda R.June 30, 2012
Make sure to order beef rare if you want it medium rare
Lindsey ASeptember 29, 2012
Get the duck. Or the mussels. Or anything really.
Camille WrightMarch 5, 2015
Yummy escargot. Pretty cool french-type sodas.
Jane AvrietteJanuary 17, 2014
Roquefort salad. Do it.
Alana YarbroughOctober 5, 2011
C'est bon! The filet is incredible! escargot savory!
Thomas EricssonDecember 15, 2014
This is the best Resto on DC :)
kathleen watsonDecember 1, 2013
The food was great, but the restaurant is noisy. Hard to hear conversation at our table.
AliceAugust 9, 2014
Get the French onion soup.
Craig CampJuly 25, 2011
classic French bistro and a lot of fun - open late too Read more
Morten AuthenDecember 17, 2017
Great duck confit :)
SarahApril 7, 2019
Very odd place but good food
Eric WaltonJuly 7, 2013
One of the better places for cassoulet in the area; however, I thought the duck confit was underwhelming.
William GunnFebruary 3, 2016
Good basic French fare
Vladimir AntipovDecember 29, 2013
The best fuckin' steak-sauce ever!!!!!
Kristjan K.February 11, 2012
Been here 5+ times
The moules normandes are mind-blowingly good
Alain KalantarSeptember 24, 2011
Best French bistro in DC,gotta get the mussels
Joe EsparzaSeptember 2, 2014
Mussels/moules are awesome!
Kevin CobbFebruary 16, 2014
Note to self: get the first steak
Paul RothNovember 15, 2011
Positively reviewed on Doing The District! Go for brunch. Read more
Neko FerroFebruary 19, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Get the mayonnaise with the fries!
Gonzague DambricourtMarch 6, 2011
A french restaurant that doesnt recognize a french driver license / you better book / decent prices / 2 stairs
Jason ChanFebruary 1, 2010
Come here for the mussels! The Moules Normandes and Moules Catalanes are both good choices. Read more

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